Atlanta United actually looked better without their stars

Atlanta United forward Jackson Conway reacts to scoring against Nashville SC with defender George Campbell. Nsc Au 070821 An 027

Atlanta United got more than a road point on Thursday night. They found something that had been missing since the start of this season.

What Atlanta United found was character and fight. They also may have found a winning blueprint for getting results.

A 2-2 draw at Nashville United was especially key for Atlanta United, not only given their struggles this year but also the current state of their roster. Injuries and international call-ups have decimated head coach Gabriel Heinze’s selection, meaning that over half the Starting XI on Thursday night were depth players…